Necessary news for passengers! The names of these 2 railway stations changed, new name will be implemented soon Indian Railways update

Indian Railways has recently decided to change the names of two major railway stations, which are going to be implemented soon. This change has been made not only to honor local culture and history, but also keeping in mind the identity and convenience of the passengers. In this article, we will give complete information about these changes, as well as how it will affect the passengers.

The Indian Railways periodically makes many major changes to improve its network and convenience passengers. The main objective of changing the names of these two major railway stations is to promote local history, culture and tradition. Many times the old names of the station do not reflect the identity of that area correctly. In such a situation, new names highlight the historical and cultural identity of that place.

IRCTC New Update 2025: Details of changing the names of railway stations

The table below has given information about two major railway stations whose names have been changed:

Prayagraj Junction

Prayagraj is famous for Kumbh Mela and Sangam Nagari. The religious significance of this region gives it a distinct identity. Therefore, Allahabad Junction was renamed Prayagraj Junction.

Deendayal Upadhyay Junction (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction)

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was a great thinker of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. This step was taken to honor his contribution.

Due to the name of railway stations

The main objective of changing the names of railway stations is to promote local history, culture and tradition. Many times the old names of the station do not reflect the identity of that area correctly. In such a situation, new names highlight the historical and cultural identity of that place.

Apart from this, this step has also been taken to protect the passengers from confusion and make the station more recognizable. New names will promote local culture and history, which will strengthen the identity of religious and historical sites.

Impact on passengers by changing names

Changing the names of railway stations may bring some positive and some challenges on passengers:

Positive effects:

• Promoting local culture and history: new names will promote local culture and history.





• The identity of religious and historical sites will be strengthened: the identity of religious and historical sites will be strengthened.





• It will be easy for passengers to remember the station: it will be easy for passengers to remember the station.

Challenges:

• Passengers with old names habitual may have trouble in the beginning: travelers with old names may have trouble in the beginning.





• Ticket booking and train schedule may take time to understand new names: Ticket booking and train schedule may take time to understand new names.

Examples of changing the names of other railway stations

The names of many other railway stations in India have been changed:

• Ayodhya to Ayodhya Dham Junction: This change was made before the inauguration of Ram temple.





• Habibganj to Rani Kamalapati: This change was made to honor Gond Rani Kamalapati.





• Faizabad to Ayodhya Cantt: This change was made due to historical and religious importance.

Example of changing the names of railway stations in Mumbai

The names of many railway stations have also been changed in Mumbai:

• The names of other stations have been changed instead of Kurla Road, not Kurla Road:
  
  
  
  • Currey Road, not Kurri Road, but instead of Kurri Road.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Dongri to Sandharst Road.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Marine Lines to Mumbadevi.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Girgaon to Charni Road.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Cotton Green to Kalachowki.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Dockyard Road to Mazgaon (Mazgaon).
  
  
  
  
  
  • Tirthankar Parshwanath (Tirthankar Parswanath).
  
  
  
  

conclusion

Changing the names of railway stations not only promotes local culture and history, but it is also convenient for travelers. However, travelers with old names habitual may have some problems in the beginning, but gradually they will get used to new names.

Disclaimer: This article provides information about the recent name changes by Indian Railways. This information is based on real and official sources. However, we are not responsible for any kind of mistake or update.